Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) sharply criticized President Donald Trump on Sunday following his latest warning to Iran, delivering one of her most forceful rebukes yet as tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict continue to rise.
The backlash came after Trump posted an aggressive message early Sunday on Truth Social, signaling potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure if conditions are not met. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” Trump wrote, adding a blunt demand that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He warned of severe consequences if Tehran does not comply.
Within hours, Greene responded publicly on X, sharing a screenshot of Trump’s post and expressing alarm at both the tone and timing of the message, noting it came on Easter morning.
“On Easter morning, this is what President Trump posted,” Greene wrote, before escalating her criticism. She called on members of Trump’s administration who identify as Christian to “fall on their knees and beg forgiveness” and to intervene, accusing them of enabling what she described as dangerous rhetoric. Greene went further, saying she believes the president has “gone insane” and that those around him are complicit.
The exchange highlights growing divisions among some conservative figures as the U.S. and Israel continue military operations in Iran. Trump has repeatedly warned Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes. Iran’s restrictions on the passageway have contributed to rising global energy prices, including higher costs for American consumers at the gas pump.
On Saturday, Trump had issued a separate ultimatum, giving Iran 48 hours to reopen the strait “before all Hell will reign down on them,” underscoring his administration’s willingness to escalate pressure if demands are not met.
Greene, however, argued that the current situation stems from what she described as an “unprovoked war” launched by the U.S. and Israel. She disputed the rationale behind the conflict, claiming it is based on longstanding warnings about Iran’s nuclear capabilities. She also pointed out that Israel possesses nuclear weapons and is capable of defending itself without U.S. involvement.
In her statement, Greene emphasized the human cost of the conflict, warning that escalating military action risks harming innocent people. She said Trump’s rhetoric “hurts the Iranian people,” adding that it contradicts earlier claims about supporting their freedom.
Her comments also carried a strong religious appeal. Greene urged Christians, particularly those in positions of influence within the administration, to prioritize peace over escalation. Referencing biblical teachings about loving and forgiving others, she argued that the current approach runs counter to those principles.
“Our President is not a Christian and his words and actions should not be supported by Christians,” she wrote, calling for a shift away from war and toward diplomacy.
Greene has been a vocal critic of both Trump and Israeli policy since the conflict began on Feb. 28, accusing the president of abandoning the priorities of his political base by involving the U.S. in another Middle Eastern conflict. Her opposition follows a broader falling-out with Trump last year, after disagreements over military strikes on Iran and other issues led the president to withdraw his support for her.
That split ultimately preceded Greene’s departure from Congress in January.
As the situation overseas continues to evolve, Greene’s remarks reflect a deeper unease among some conservatives about the direction of U.S. policy—raising questions not only about strategy, but about the long-term consequences of another escalating conflict.
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